Smith thriving out on loan

Bristol City youngster Jonny Smith is thriving out on loan at Tranmere Rovers.

The 21-year-old heads back to the West Country to face Forest Green Rovers tonight and has spoken to the club’s official site about his time so far.

“It’s a great chance for me to go out and play regular senior football. Under-23s football can only take you so far,” Smith told BCTV.

“I feel I am improving playing in this environment. We’ve started well (currently in 6th) and I just want to help Tranmere finish as high in the table as possible.”

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Scotty's appeal

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Max on Bees performance

Some lovely Max O’Leary quotes here following Saturday’s game as the goalkeeper reflected on his loan periods away from the club and more. Read the full thing here including the former Premier League goalkeeping star who got in touch with him before kick-off.

“It was brilliant. I’m sure Lloyd will be upset with me nicking his song. It seems to be getting passed around now. It was good to have them there and the support has been really good.”

“I was over the moon [to learn he was playing]. Obviously I knew that Niki had got injured during the Sheffield Wednesday game and I wasn’t sure whether he would be fit for this one. It was a bit of a shock but I was happy.”

Max O'Leary of Bristol City arrives at Griffin Park prior to kick off (Image: Ryan Hiscott/JMP)

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Rowett in dugout at the Gate

Rowett WILL be in the dugout on Saturday at Ashton Gate then.

Stoke play Sheffield United tonight and the former Derby County boss will be suspended for that match instead of the visit to the Robins on Saturday.

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Key Academy man's birthday

Coach of the City U18s celebrates his birthday today. Have a good one, Trev.

Why Max was so good on Saturday

City writer on injury boost

It’s great news and very timely too, that both Tomas Kalas, Mo Eisa and Hakeeb Adelakun are close to returning for City. Meanwhile, Nathan Baker, Niki Maenpaa and Eros Pisano aren’t too far away either. And despite two Bailey Wright and Frank Fielding both being two unknown quantities so far the Robins are well stocked to do without them just currently given the form of Jack Hunt, Adam Webster and Max O’Leary. The squad depth has really been put to the test recently and this is the difference from last year: there’s a real breadth of quality. Though there may not be too many returning for Hull, we’re expecting some for Saturday and definitely for Reading after that.

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New City book on the way

Wembley Wonders is the story of one of the greatest days in City’s history and the build-up to it, told by a journalist, who was closer to themanager and team than it is possible to be in these days of club media departments and websites.

As City reporter for the Bristol Evening Post, Richard Latham travelled to Wembley in 1986 with the players, stayed at the same hotel and actually watched the match against Bolton from the dugout.Packed with behind the scenes stories, personal photographs and mementos, and including new interviews with every player in City’s Wembley squad, here is a book to treasure for those who were there on that unforgettable day – or wish they had been.

Hull City injury news

Hull City are hopeful of having influential midfielder Dan Batty fit for Wednesday’s game.

The youngster lifted off during their 1-1 draw with Preston North End at the weekend after suffering a knee injury.

However, the club is confident he should be fit enough to feature at Ashton Gate.

Captain Markus Henriksen is also expected to be fit after missing the Preston draw but Stephen Kingsley and Evandro will miss out.

Markus Henriksen of Hull City

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Tigers lifted by change of formation

Hull City boss Nigel Adkins is under growing pressure ahead of Wednesday’s match.

The Tigers has switched to a three-man defence in recent weeks after conceding sixteen goals in their first nine Championship games.

And he feels that it’s starting to make a difference with some improved defensive displays.

“Without tempting fate, we look quite solid defensively at the moment,” Adkins told Hull Live. “When we came in last season we were conceding far too many goals. We locked up shop and then we started scoring fours and fives after that.

“First and foremost we’ve had to get that right and I believe we’re moving towards that. Then you’ve got to take the chances at the opposite end.”

Hull City manager Nigel Adkins

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O'Leary named in Team of the Week

Max O’Leary has been rewarded for his excellent league debut at Brentford by being named in the EFL’s official Team of the Week.

The 22-year-old was in fine form at Griffin Park, pulling off several excellent saves to earn the Robins a vital three points.

His efforts have now been recognised by the EFL who have chosen him as the keeper for their team of the week.

They explained: “The Bristol City stopper was making his debut for the Robins at Griffin Park and was influential in his side claiming all three points for a vital win in the capital.

“The BCFC Academy Graduate made a string of impressive saves to deny Brentford taking anything from this encounter.

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Watch: Pre-Hull press conference

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What to expect from Hull

Jamie McAllister wants his side to build upon the victory over Brentford as they host Hull City tomorrow night.

“The win helps to give the lads that belief. The process is right so we know it’s only a matter of time before the results come,” he told BCTV.

“It was great to get that win on Saturday so it gives us the extra belief and confidence going into Wednesday night, knowing that the process is working.

“It won’t be an easy test, even with Hull in the bottom three. Nigel Adkins’ sides are well organised and tough to beat. There were a lot of goals in this fixture last year (3-2 win and a 5-5 draw) so we’ll take another 1-0 win on Wednesday.

Adam Webster of Bristol City, Famara Diedhiou of Bristol City and Josh Brownhill of Bristol City after the final whistle of the match

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""I couldn’t have asked for more, really"

Max O'Leary of Bristol City prior to kick off (Image: Ryan Hiscott/JMP)

“I’ve had lots of messages from Academy staff and it’s great to be playing with people I have come up with since the age of 12 or 13. There are plenty more waiting to get their opportunity too but it’s brilliant to be able to have those guys beside you.”